Belhadj makes move to Qatar

08 July 2010 22:17
Eleven-time Qatar league champions Al Sadd have announced the signing of Algeria international Nadir Belhadj from Portsmouth.[LNB] Al Sadd confirmed on their official website they have agreed terms with Portsmouth for the 28-year-old defender to join them on a permanent deal.[LNB]Belhadj joined Portsmouth from French side Lens in 2009.[LNB]"The move of Belhadj to Al Sadd is really big as he will be a big addition to the team," said Al Sadd general secretary Jassim Al Rumaihi to the club's official website.[LNB]"We were planning to sign him a long time ago and we managed to conclude the deal with Portsmouth.[LNB]"Belhadj had a lot offers from European clubs but his desire to play with us helped us to make the deal.[LNB]"He will join us in our training camp in Italy and Austria before being presented to the media when we return to Doha."[LNB]

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